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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Ban Ki-moon" <secretarygeneraloftheunited68@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 09:22:05 -0800
Subject: UNITED NATIONS (UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMME)

UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION UNIT, IN AFFILIATION WITH THE
FIRST BANK.
UNITED NATIONS (UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMMER)
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS.
UNITED NATIONS LIAISON OFFICE
WIRE TRANSFER/AUDIT UNIT
Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/KB027

Attention: Sir/Madam,

Sequel to the Ongoing End of the Season Compensation Program
organized by the UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION. We hereby
pledge to announce to you that you are one of our lucky
beneficiary.This is an organized End of the Season
Compensation Program for the " SUPPORT FOR SMALL/MEDIUM
SCALE BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ESTABLISHMENT" and also for the
"REDUCTION AND ERADICATION OF POVERTY " by the Board of
Trustees and Directors of the United Nations.We are using
our reputable and well known organization to let you know
that your e-mail address was gotten from your Country's
electronic e-mail directory as one of our chosen
beneficiaries for this 2013 Program " UNITED NATIONS
SMALL/MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ESTABLISHMENT,
REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF POVERTY".

We have figured out some difficulties in our last edition of
this program, that most of our beneficiaries have their
benefits unclaimed because of the recent rampant scams on
the internet,because of this Secretary-General BAN KI-MOON
of United Nations in conjunction with other appropriate
International bodies,has agreed to reward and compensate you
and 6 other victims from your country who have been victims
of internet scam,hurricane,earthquake,War displaced and Aged
The United Nations has listed you as beneficiary and has
approved the sum of USD$750,000(Seven Hundred and Fifty
Thousand United States Dollars Only) to you. You are listed
and approved for this payment as one of the victims to be
paid this amount.This have been agreed upon and have been
signed. Therefore,we are happy to inform you that an
arrangement has perfectly been concluded to effect the
release of your fund as soon as possible in our bid to be
transparent and making the world a better place.

Take note that we have also discovered that there are some
top government Officials who are interested in your fund and
they must have been contacting you.Be aware and be warned
that they are working in collaboration to swindle you of
your money and also to divert your fund into their personal
account. However, it is our pleasure to inform you that your
ATM Card Number; 5490 9929 6342 4620 has been approved and
upgraded in your favor. Meanwhile,your Secret Pin Number
will be available as soon as you confirm to us the receipt
of your ATM CARD.

The ATM Card Value is $750,000.00 USD Only. You are advised
that a maximum withdrawal value of US$5,000.00 is permitted
daily.And we are duly inter-switched and you can make
withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your
choice/nearest to you any where in the world. We have also
concluded delivery arrangement with our accredited courier
service Company to oversee the delivery of the ATM Card to
you without any further delay.

You are hereby advice to contact the accredited office of
the Director, ATM SWIFT CARD Department First Bank,
Therefore, you should send him your full Name and Telephone
number/your correct mailing address where you want him to
send the ATM to you.

Contact Dr. Ken Obi, immediately for your ATM SWIFT CARD:
Contact e-mail : mrken.obi@outlook.com

Thanks and God bless you and your family.
Hoping to hear from you as soon as you receive your ATM
Card.
Making the world a better place
Regards,
Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations

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